Sensei Jessey Burroughs is the founder and head instructor of Kaizen Dojo in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. With deep roots in Okinawan culture and martial arts, his journey in karate began at an early age while living in Okinawa.
Sensei Jessey’s mother is from Okinawa, and he spent much of his early childhood there, living on the island until the age of eight years old. During that time, he began training in karate under Sensei Ron Nix in Ryukoku Seidokan, where he was first introduced to the traditions, discipline, and philosophy that continue to shape his approach to martial arts today.
Inspired by those early experiences, Sensei Jessey later founded Kaizen Dojo in May of 2026 with the goal of creating a place where students of all ages can grow through martial arts. The dojo is built around the principle of Kaizen—continuous improvement—encouraging students to focus not only on physical skill, but also on personal development.
Sensei Jessey is passionate about helping students become the best version of themselves. Through structured training, respect for tradition, and a supportive learning environment, he strives to guide each student on a path of discipline, confidence, and lifelong growth.
In addition to his work in martial arts, Jessey also serves as a Goodwill Uchina Ambassador, helping promote and preserve Okinawan culture and strengthen connections between Okinawa and communities around the world. This role reflects his commitment to sharing the values, traditions, and spirit of Okinawa with future generations.